It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Crystal Ball Cave gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Garrison, UT is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Castle Rock Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Spotlite Cafe or visit Site of First Log House in the Deer Lodge Valley, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Garrison, UT, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Garrison, UT understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Garrison, UT 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Tucked behind a canopy of live oaks sits an understated edifice. The building’s dull colors and subtle ornaments don’t accrue the same fanfare as Battle Hall, its esteemed sister, but...
Tucked behind a canopy of live oaks sits an understated edifice. The building’s dull colors and subtle ornaments don’t accrue the same fanfare as Battle Hall, its esteemed sister, but upon a closer look, Garrison Hall stands as a pioneering chronicle of Texas history.
Larry Speck, professor of architecture, said credit for Garrison Hall’s character should go to its innovative Texan architect, Herbert Greene. Speck said Greene followed the architectural precedents set by Cass Gilbert in Battle and Sutton Hall, but he did so with a Texan touch.
“If Cass Gilbert was making buildings for a great university, Herbert Greene was making buildings for the University of Texas,” Speck said.
Greene took the universally academic ornamentation of Battle Hall and modified the iconography, Speck said. Garrison Hall housed the history department when it was built in 1926, Speck said, so it made sense for the icons to chronicle Texas history.
Speck said he identifies Garrison Hall’s ornaments during campus tours he leads for his course, Architecture and Society. Building details include the names of William B. Travis and Stephen F. Austin on the windows, as well as lonestars, bluebonnets and longhorn skulls.
Some of the most enigmatic emblems — Spanish and Texan cattle brands — adorn the entire building, Speck said.
“If you’re thinking of the history of Texas, you were thinking of the history of big ranches,” Speck said. “(Garrison Hall) is recording this wonderful story of Texas chronologically, from early ranches on the west face (of) the building (to) ranches of the (1926) era on the south face.”
Speck said the building’s positioning makes for another enigmatic feature — instead of directly across Battle Hall, Garrison Hall sits slightly south. At the time of its construction, Speck said, campus designers planned for the East Mall to serve as the University’s grand entry.
“Garrison Hall would have been the corner of this major East Mall and main plaza,” Speck said. “But they made the South Mall the primary mall and the East Mall much narrower. So now, Garrison Hall is this orphan sitting out there. That’s why it’s not symmetrical (with Battle Hall).”
Beyond its ornamentation and positioning, the building’s adaptation to its sloped topography while honoring Gilbert’s architectural precedent serves as a testament to Greene’s genius, Speck said.
“It’s one thing to put Sutton Hall on a flat piece of ground and make the Renaissance Palazzo thing work,” Speck said. “But then you go over to the site for Garrison and it falls 20 feet. Dealing with this steeply sloped site is pretty clever. When you’re on the main plaza, it looks like this very calm, sitting-on-solid-ground building, but then you get a little closer and you realize it tumbles way down.”
Speck said Greene, who also designed Gregory Gymnasium, Anna Hiss Gymnasium, Waggener Hall and Littlefield Dormitory, doesn’t get enough credit for his work.
“People think of Cass Gilbert and Paul Cret (the French-American architect who designed the Tower) and they think of Herbert Greene as this Texan boy in between,” Speck said. “But wow, he did a lot of buildings. And he did a lot of really, really nice buildings that were inspired by Cass Gilbert, but they’re inventive and creative.”
Garrison Brothers make some of the finest Texas bourbon I have ever tasted, but they also make good decisions. The distillery gives back to the community and has a positive impact through products like their Lady Bird bourbon.On July 14, 2023, Dan and Nancy Garrison, co-founders of Texas’ first legal whiskey distillery, ...
Garrison Brothers make some of the finest Texas bourbon I have ever tasted, but they also make good decisions. The distillery gives back to the community and has a positive impact through products like their Lady Bird bourbon.
On July 14, 2023, Dan and Nancy Garrison, co-founders of Texas’ first legal whiskey distillery, Garrison Brothers, presented a check for $30,000.00 to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center to help fund efforts in research, preservation and public programming of native plants, and to continue Mrs. Johnson’s environmental legacy.
In May 2023, Garrison Brothers released a new expression called Lady Bird. This exceptional bourbon creation was first aged for 4 years in new white American oak barrels before being infused with Burleson’s Texas Wildflower Honey for an 8-month period. The bourbon was then transferred to French XO Cognac casks, where it matured for an additional 3 years. Bottled at a potent 114 proof, Lady Bird Bourbon is hand-sealed with a distinct Prairie Purple wax.
The initial release, just over 5,900 bottles, helped raise awareness and funds. Garrison Brothers Distillery donates $5 for every bottle of Lady Bird that is sold to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Each bottle is decorated with a packet of wildflower seeds and bourbon drinkers are encouraged to spread them across the country.
“Nancy and Dan Garrison have been incredible supporters of the Wildflower Center for many years, and we’re so grateful for their continued support in this unique way,” said Lee Clippard, Executive Director of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. “It’s a testament to Garrison Brothers Distillery’s commitment to the community and our environment.”
“As a former Advisory Council member and longtime supporter of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, I am thrilled to be able to continue working with this special non-profit. At Garrison Brothers we believe that good bourbon can change the world, and with our new Lady Bird bourbon, we are able to help raise funds and awareness for this beautiful cause,” shared Nancy Garrison, co-founder, Garrison Brothers.
Garrison Brothers is committed to preserving and restoring Texas’ native plants, flowers, parks, and waterways.
Founded in 1982 by Lady Bird Johnson and Helen Hayes, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is part of The University of Texas at Austin and is complementary to the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs. In 2017, the Texas Legislature designated it the Botanic Garden and Arboretum of Texas. The Wildflower Center welcomes more than 240,000 people to its gardens annually, fulfilling its mission to inspire the conservation of native plants through research, education, outreach and horticultural programs. It is the embodiment of Mrs. Johnson’s environmental legacy, a fact she recognized by noting, “Our Center works for more than the lovely blossoms in our open spaces. We are concerned for all of North America’s native plants, from the smallest sprout to the tallest tree.”
About Garrison Brothers Distillery
Garrison Brothers Distillery is a small farm and ranch located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country that authentically produces straight bourbon whiskey. Garrison Brothers introduced the first bourbon whiskey legally made in Texas in 2010 and has since developed a rabid fan base. They currently have a waitlist of more than 18,000 just to volunteer on bottling days, and their Cowboy Bourbon® normally sells out within hours of its release.
Garrison Brothers is the first legal bourbon distillery in Texas history and is one of the first distilleries outside of Kentucky to produce authentic, handmade bourbon whiskey—and only bourbon whiskey.
Every expression of Garrison Brothers bourbon is made from a sweet mash bill and barrel-aged in the intense Texas climate. The extreme heat creates multiple aging seasons in a year, resulting in a darker, richer, and fuller bourbon, bolder than almost any other bourbon on the market.
Garrison Brothers’ Guadalupe was awarded Platinum at the 2022 ASCOT Awards as well as at the Monterey International Wine & Spirits Competition also taking home the 2022 Spirit of the Year. Guadalupe continued to take home Gold awards in 2022 including: San Francisco World Spirits Competition, San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge, Spirits International Prestige Awards (SIP), Denver International Spirits Competition and TAG Global Spirits Awards. At the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2021, Garrison Brothers’ Laguna Madre was awarded a Double Gold Medal along with one Silver Medal for Single Barrel and three Bronze Medals. At the Denver International Spirits Competition, Garrison Brothers won Best of Show in 2021, taking 1st place for their Cowboy Bourbon.
Garrison Brothers is a proud and active member of the communities of Blanco, Fredericksburg, Hye, Johnson City, and Stonewall. The distillery and its barrel barns are open to the public for tours in Hye, Texas. Anyone interested in learning more about Garrison Brothers Bourbon or in taking a tour of the distillery should visit garrisonbros.com or follow @garrisonbros on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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SALT LAKE CITY — A new study has revealed Utah as the state with the second-highest rate of high-speed fatal crashes, beaten only by Wyoming.
Research done by business litigation and personal injury lawyers Heninger Garrison Davis analyzed data compiled in 2021 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to find which state had the highest proportion of fatal crashes where speed was a contributing factor.
Wyoming ranked number one with 28.34% of fatal crashes known to have high speeds be a contributing factor, Utah ranked close behind with 26.62% with Virginia ranked third with 26.49%.
In contrast, Idaho only had 4.1% of total fatal crashes to have high speeds be a contributing factor.
According to Utah Highway Patrol Sergeant Cameron Roden, Utah has seen an upward trend of high-speed fatal crashes since 2020, a year before the NHTSA FARS 2021 National Dataset that Heninger Garrison Davis referenced.
"2020 is where we really saw that dramatic increase and we've seen some improvements in 2023 due to some legislative changes," said Roden. "But it's still something that's way too high."
Specifically, the incidents of speeding across Utah where drivers were found to have gone well over 100 miles per hour. Often times get into serious accidents and even fatal crashes.
In Heninger Garrison Davis's study, Utah's 26.62% of total fatal crashes leave the state with a rate 53.41% above the national average for high-speed fatal crashes.
“The faster you travel, the less time you have to react to developing situations on the road, making a collision much more likely. Traveling at a higher speed also makes it significantly harder to stop or maneuver around a collision ahead of you," commented a spokesperson for the law firm.
They also believe leaving an appropriate amount of space between your vehicle and those around you also give you more time to react to changing circumstances, including a possible collision ahead of you.
"We can't enforce our way out of this problem," said Roden. "We need the public's compliance and self-compliance to be able to make a difference in those fatal crashes and fatal numbers."
Sgt. Roden believes one opportunity will be during the Memorial Holiday where law enforcement expects to have more drivers on the road.
"There's going to be impaired driving enforcement, speed enforcement all going on throughout the holiday weekend," said Roden. "We'll be out there to do our part but we definitely need to work together."
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Below are the Class 5A high school football playoff sites, times and scores for the 2023 Texas High School Football Playoffs, provided by Texas Football magazine and texasfootball.com and distributed by The Associated Press. To see other classes, use the links below or at the bottom of the page.2023 Playoffs Schedules and Results: ...
Below are the Class 5A high school football playoff sites, times and scores for the 2023 Texas High School Football Playoffs, provided by Texas Football magazine and texasfootball.com and distributed by The Associated Press. To see other classes, use the links below or at the bottom of the page.
2023 Playoffs Schedules and Results: Finals (all classes) | 6A | 5A | 4A | 3A | 2A | 1A
•Timpson 49, Tolar 7
•Tolar 35, Stratford 7•Timpson 35, Ganado 21
•Stratford 46, Hawley 6•Tolar 42, Marlin 19•Timpson 35, Garrison 23•Ganado 41, Refugio 12
Region I•Stratford 56, New Deal 9•Hawley 31, Sonora 8
Region II•Tolar 61, Italy 28•Marlin 46, Tioga 14
Region III•Garrison 47, Cooper 20•Timpson 68, Honey Grove 7
Region IV•Ganado 50, Holland 22•Refugio 42, Weimar 14
Region I•Stratford 22, Stamford 7•New Deal 52, Cisco 21•Sonora 42, Farwell 14•Hawley 59, Panhandle 16
Region II•Tolar 60, Cayuga 0•Italy 55, De Leon 19•Tioga 64, Valley Mills 14•Marlin 30, Coleman 28
Region III•Cooper 69, Shelbyville 28•Garrison 42, Beckville 28•Timpson 58, Wolfe City 20•Honey Grove 40, Centerville 36
Region IV•Holland 28, Shiner 14•Ganado 37, Mason 12•Refugio 77, Johnson City 8•Weimar 28, La Villa 6
Region I•Stratford 61, Sundown 6•Stamford 42, Forsan 6•New Deal 58, Stinnett West Texas 0•Cisco 21, Ozona 14•Sonora 29, Anson 21•Farwell 42, Olton 21•Hawley 63, Anthony 18•Panhandle 92, Tahoka 54
Region II•Tolar 57, Trenton 13•Cayuga 20, Riesel 14•De Leon 70, Nocona 41•Italy 27, Crawford 18•Valley Mills 29, Axtell 18•Tioga 30, Hamilton 20•Marlin 36, Kerens 7•Coleman 47, Alvord 7
Region III•Cooper 61, Frankston 0•Shelbyville 35, Groveton 28•Beckville 41, Alba-Golden 0•Garrison 58, Jewett Leon 0•Timpson 68, Corrigan-Camden 7•Wolfe City 48, Harleton 14•Centerville 42, Pineland West Sabine 12•Honey Grove 47, Ore City 0
Region IV•Holland 55, Harper 6•Shiner 40, Freer 6•Mason 28, Thrall 7•Ganado 55, Santa Maria 6•Refugio 62, Ben Bolt 0•Johnson City 28, Schulenburg 21•La Villa 26, Three Rivers 24•Weimar 55, Junction 0
•Albany 28, Mart 10
•Albany 34, Sunray 14•Mart 38, Chilton 24
•Sunray 67, Clarendon 6•Albany 52, Collinsville 14•Mart 57, Lovelady 20•Chilton 53, Falls City 7
Region I•Clarendon 34, Gruver 32•Sunray 36, Wellington 22
Region II•Albany 19, Muenster 14•Collinsville 50, Roscoe 12
Region III•Mart 43, Deweyville 0Lovelady 50, Tenaha 14
Region IV•Falls City 21, Bremond 20•Chilton 21, Granger 0
Region I•Gruver 49, Ralls 6•Clarendon 56, Seagraves 14•Wellington 70, Morton 0•Sunray 28, New Home 7
Region II•Muenster 42, Wink 14•Albany 56, Celeste 0•Roscoe 50, Windthorst 22•Collinsville 69, Miles 21
Region III•Deweyville 28, Simms Bowie 8•Mart 66, Overton 20•Tenaha 22, Dawson 14•Lovelady 42, Hico 7
Region IV•Bremond 55, Sabinal 13•Falls City 55, Rocksprings 22•Granger 27, Brackettville 0•Chilton 68, Agua Dulce 6
Region I•Gruver 49, Shamrock 14•Ralls 28, Ropesville Ropes 13•Clarendon 46, Boys Ranch 6•Seagraves 42, Sundan 20•Morton 31, Lockney 22•Wellington 44, Vega 6•New Home 48, Hale Center 2•Sunray 66, Wheeler 16
Region II•Wink 43, Cross Plains 0•Muenster 44, Haskell 7•Albany 60, Eldorado 0•Celeste 41, Seymour 12•Windthorst 55, Lindsay 21•Roscoe 60, McCamey 26•Collinsville 62, Archer City 0•Miles 48, Sterling City 0
Region III•Simms Bowie 30, Wortham 16•Deweyville 28, Mount Enterprise 26•Mart 58, Cumby 0•Overton 40, Evadale 9•Tenaha 52, Hull-Daisetta 12•Dawson 72, Linden-Kildare 0•Lovelady 30, Price Carlisle 14•Hico 47, Maud 14
Region IV•Bremond 55, Yorktown 0•Sabinal 40, Bruni 8•Falls City 35, Iola 0•Rocksprings 64, Woodsboro 8•Brackett 66, Pettus 0•Granger 21, Burton 7•Agua Dulce 42, Center Point 41•Chilton 63, Louise 21
Owens Loop Trail in the Red Cliffs Desert ReserveTrail: Owens Loop TrailLocation: Red Cliffs Desert Reserve a few blocks north of downtown St. GeorgeDifficulty: Easy with some up and down sections over uneven groundAverage Hiking Time: Around two hours at a leisurely paceElevation: The trailhead elevation is 2,865 feet with an elevation change from the lowest to the highest point along the trail of 330 feet....
Trail: Owens Loop Trail
Location: Red Cliffs Desert Reserve a few blocks north of downtown St. George
Difficulty: Easy with some up and down sections over uneven ground
Average Hiking Time: Around two hours at a leisurely pace
Elevation: The trailhead elevation is 2,865 feet with an elevation change from the lowest to the highest point along the trail of 330 feet.
Family-Friendly: Yes
Getting There: In St. George, go north on Main Street until you come to the end of the road at Brooks Nature Park, 452 North Main Street.
From Washington, go west on Red Hills Parkway and turn left (south) on 1000 East Street in St. George. Go one block and turn right (west) onto St. George Boulevard. Proceed west and turn right (north) on Main Street. (Main Street is between 100 East Street and 100 West Street.) Stay on Main Street until reaching the end of the road at Brooks Nature Park (452 North Main Street).
In short, make your way to Main Street in St. George and go north to the end of the road.
My wife, Deb, and I often drive an hour or more to reach the trailhead of a particularly interesting hike, it’s always worth the effort. This adventure is close to home, so close the trailhead is within the St. George city limits. Aww, can’t be much if it is that close. On the contrary, this is an easy 3.5-mile round trip hike with panoramic vistas and varied red rock structures. What is this close-by trail?
Owens Loop Trail, with the trailhead at Brooks Nature Park. Just north of downtown St. George, Owens Loop Trail begins within St. George city limits. It quickly enters the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve. The hike is free and no permit necessary.
The Reserve was established in 1996 to protect a large and diverse habitat capable of sustaining wildlife populations threatened by development and habitat loss. It comprises 62,000 acres and has more than 130 miles of shared-use trails for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Three ecosystems—the Mojave Desert, the Great Basin Desert, and the Colorado Plateau—merge in southwestern Utah and the Reserve reflects the biological diversity of this unique region. The Red Cliffs Desert Reserve Habitat Conservation Plan is administered by Washington County in coordination with the Bureau of Land Management, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Utah Department of Natural Resources, and the Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration.
Brooks Nature Park, the trailhead for our hike, is the site of the original water source for early St. George settlers. Water percolating from the surrounding red cliffs creates natural springs and a small pond complete with ducks.
We arrived at the nature park at about 9:00 am. There is a small, six or seven spaces, the parking area at the front of the park which does not have water or toilets. The temperature was in the high 50s under blue Utah sky. The trailhead elevation is 2,865 feet with an elevation change from the lowest to the highest point along the trail of 330 feet.
We quickly explored the small park, and (facing the pond) headed left around the pond on a broad path. We stopped at the pond and exchanged “good mornings” with some ducks and a giant white swan.
At the north end of the path, about 100 yards from the parking area, is a small amphitheater and a large information sign reading “Welcome to Red Cliffs Desert Reserve.” Next to the sign was an Owens Loop trail sign. We headed north up the trail in a small, narrow canyon overgrown with a riot of different plants. This section was the steepest of the entire hike. After about ¼ mile we came to the end of the canyon up against Red Hills Parkway. There is a stepover and another trail sign for Owens Loop heading southwest.
The trail later jogs northwest and finally in a loopy western direction along the top of red cliffs. The cliffs dominate the northern skyline in St. George, hence great views of the town and surrounding area. In places, the trail proceeds close to the cliff edge, be careful. There are also a few short steep sections requiring some easy rock scrambling. Much of the trail is rocky and/or over uneven layers of Slickrock. Some of the trail is up and down, but never very difficult. The western section of the trail is often faint.
Being early spring, birds were out hunting for a late breakfast and lizards scampered across rocks, warming in the sun trying not to be a late breakfast.
About one mile in is a junction with City Creek Trail, another access to Owens Loop Trail.
The trail atop the cliffs is peppered with a plethora of small caves and cavities in the red rock—great foreground views. The background views are spectacular, especially as we traversed the loop part of the trail.
The westernmost part of the trail, the loop, features clear views of Red Mountain, parts of Snow Canyon State Park, Ivins, Santa Clara, and the Dixie Red Hills Golf Course. To the south were panoramic views of St. George.
Our 3.5-mile round trip hike took a little more than two hours at a leisurely pace with many opportunities to stop and take photos. Although not deserted for a mid-week hike, we encountered only 11 people on the trail. And except for the distant faint hum of traffic from below, this is a wilderness experience.
I strongly recommend this adventure—an easy hike featuring great views and, typical of Utah, appealing red rock structures. You can’t get much closer to civilization and still feel as if you are in the backcountry.
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